Melina Duterte, better known to most of us as Jay Som, is a hugely prolific collaborator. She’s produced tons of records for tons of other artists, including new joints from Whitmer Thomas, Hatchie, and her own backing band Fime. She’s got her own backing-band history, too, playing with boygenius during their big-time tour a couple of years ago. Later this week, Jay Som will release her very good new album Belong. That one’s got guest appearances from a couple of emo OGs, Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins and Paramore’s Hayley Williams. We’ve already heard the Adkins collab “Float,” as well as the early singles “Cards On The Table” and “What You Need.” Now, with the album release looming, we get to hear what Jay Som and Hayley Williams made together.
